The Design/Teleological Argument. Flashcards
What is the Teleological Argument?
The Teleological Argument is an argument for the existence of God based on the design and order found in the universe.
Who is often associated with the Teleological Argument?
William Paley is often associated with the Teleological Argument.
True or False: The Teleological Argument is also known as the Argument from Design.
true
What is the main premise of the Teleological Argument?
The main premise is that the universe exhibits evidence of design, which implies the existence of a designer, namely God.
Fill in the blank: The Teleological Argument is also known as the Argument from ________.
Design
What analogy does William Paley use to explain the Teleological Argument?
The watchmaker analogy.
True or False: The Teleological Argument is a form of deductive reasoning.
true
What is the purpose of the Teleological Argument?
To argue for the existence of a divine creator based on the apparent design and purpose in the universe.
What are some examples of design found in nature that the Teleological Argument may point to?
Examples include the human eye, the structure of DNA, and the fine-tuning of the universe for life.
What is the main criticism of the Teleological Argument?
The main criticism is that the appearance of design in the universe can be explained by natural processes without the need for a designer.
True or False: The Teleological Argument relies on empirical evidence.
true
What is the relationship between the Teleological Argument and the theory of evolution?
The Teleological Argument and the theory of evolution are often seen as conflicting explanations for the complexity and design in nature.
Fill in the blank: The Teleological Argument is an argument for the existence of God based on the apparent ________ in the universe.
design
What is the main counterargument to the Teleological Argument?
The main counterargument is the argument from evolution by natural selection, which posits that the appearance of design in nature can be explained through natural processes.
True or False: The Teleological Argument is a form of inductive reasoning.
false
What is the central question the Teleological Argument seeks to address?
The central question is whether the apparent design and order in the universe can be best explained by natural processes or by the existence of a divine creator.
Fill in the blank: The Teleological Argument argues that the universe exhibits evidence of ________.
design
Who is known for refuting the Teleological Argument with his Blind Watchmaker analogy?
Richard Dawkins
True or False: The Teleological Argument is a purely philosophical argument.
false
What is the main weakness of the Teleological Argument according to its critics?
The main weakness is the argument’s reliance on analogical reasoning, which may not be a strong basis for proving the existence of God.
Fill in the blank: The Teleological Argument posits that the universe exhibits evidence of ________.
design
What is the key difference between the Teleological Argument and the Cosmological Argument?
The Teleological Argument focuses on the design and order in the universe, while the Cosmological Argument deals with the existence of a first cause or necessary being.
True or False: The Teleological Argument is based on the principle of causation.
false
What does the Teleological Argument attempt to explain?
It attempts to explain the apparent purpose and order in the universe and argue for the existence of a designer.
